Jalen Brunson vs. Reggie Theus Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Reggie Theus and Jalen Brunson that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Jalen Brunson

vs.

Reggie Theus

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Reggie Theus: 1978-79 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Reggie Theus 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Reggie Theus 13

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Reggie Theus 4

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Reggie Theus 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Reggie Theus 18.5

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Reggie Theus 3.3

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Reggie Theus 6.3

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Reggie Theus 1.2

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Reggie Theus 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Reggie Theus 19,015

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Reggie Theus 3,349

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Reggie Theus 6,453

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Reggie Theus 1,206

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Reggie Theus 236

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Reggie Theus 1,026

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Reggie Theus .471

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Reggie Theus .252 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Reggie Theus .826

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Reggie Theus 23.8 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Reggie Theus 4.0 (1980)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Reggie Theus 9.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Reggie Theus 1.7 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Reggie Theus 0.4 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 Reggie Theus 14.4

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Reggie Theus 2.8

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Reggie Theus 5.7

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Reggie Theus 1.1

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Reggie Theus 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Reggie Theus 244

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Reggie Theus 47

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Reggie Theus 97

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Reggie Theus 18

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Reggie Theus 2

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Reggie Theus 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Reggie Theus .410

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Reggie Theus .133 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Reggie Theus .831

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Reggie Theus 19.8 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Reggie Theus 3.7 (1984)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Reggie Theus 6.3 (1986)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Reggie Theus 1.7 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Reggie Theus 0.7 (1986)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.